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riqualificazione

/rikwalifikatˈtsjo.ne/noun · feminineB2
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 5,186

Meaning

redevelopment; upgrading

  • the improvement of an area, building, or service
  • the process of giving new value or function to something
  • professional retraining or upgrading of skills

In a sentence

Il comune ha avviato la riqualificazione del quartiere.

The municipality started the redevelopment of the neighborhood.

Conosci il progetto di riqualificazione della stazione?

Do you know the redevelopment project for the station?

La riqualificazione non riguarda solo gli edifici.

Redevelopment does not concern only buildings.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
riqualificazionefeminine · singular
riqualificazionifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Very common in urban contexts: riqualificazione urbana.
  • Also used for work and training: riqualificazione professionale.
  • Formal register, frequent in news and public planning.

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